Mostar: A Home to an Iconic Bridgeย ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ

About Mostar Mostar, a beautiful small city in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is known for its iconic Ottoman-style Stari Most (Old Bridge). Once among the most ethnically diverse cities in the country, it now suffers from geographical division of ethnic groups. My day trip to Mostar was the highlight of my visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina in February 2024. I sincerely believe … Continue reading Mostar: A Home to an Iconic Bridgeย ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Sarajevo: A City Like No Other ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ

About Sarajevo and what makes it special Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina is a city with a rich, deep, complex, and turbulent history. Sarajevo was founded by the Ottoman Empire in 1461 when the Ottomans conquered the Balkan region. It was under the Ottoman rule for 4 centuries. In 1878, the city of Sarajevo, along with the rest of the Bosnia Vilayet (the … Continue reading Sarajevo: A City Like No Other ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ